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Sheffield 999 ambulance crash: Man dies in hospital | Sheffield 999 ambulance crash: Man dies in hospital |
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A man who was knocked down by an ambulance responding to a 999 call has died in hospital. | A man who was knocked down by an ambulance responding to a 999 call has died in hospital. |
The 57-year-old pedestrian was struck by the vehicle as it travelled along Burngreave Road, in Sheffield, at about 10:35 GMT on 14 January. | The 57-year-old pedestrian was struck by the vehicle as it travelled along Burngreave Road, in Sheffield, at about 10:35 GMT on 14 January. |
South Yorkshire Police said the man, who has not been named, died in hospital as a result of his injuries on Friday | South Yorkshire Police said the man, who has not been named, died in hospital as a result of his injuries on Friday |
The force has appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward. | The force has appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward. |
Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed the vehicle was travelling to an emergency at the time. | Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed the vehicle was travelling to an emergency at the time. |
A student paramedic was treated for minor injuries. | A student paramedic was treated for minor injuries. |
The service's chief executive, Rod Barnes, said he was "deeply saddened" by news of the man's death. | |
"First and foremost our thoughts are with the man's family at this difficult time," he said. | |
"We are continuing to work with the police to help with their investigation into the incident." |
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